Inland Empire amusement park Fiesta Village is closing after 52 years

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Set us as preferred After 52 years of providing the Inland Empire with mini golf, roller skating and go-karting, Fiesta Village Fun Park is shutting down.The Colton amusement park said in a statement Tuesday that it will remain open to the public for its final days this weekend.“This decision has not been easy.For decades, Fiesta Village has been a place where families gathered, friendships grew and memories were made,” the company said in the statement.Owner Michelle O’Brien told SFGate that rising operational costs and declining attendance were the main reasons behind the closure.

The park first opened in 1974, with a mini golf course, waterslides and go-karts.O’Brien purchased it in 2002 and has operated it ever since.

Under her and her husband Patrick’s ownership, they added attractions like The Scrambler and Tilt-a-Whirl, along with laser tag and a roller skating rink.Hollywood Inc.

Disneyland Resort has a new ticket offer for Anaheim residents starting July 16.The theme park recently launched a $59 limited-time evening ticket offer.Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the theme park industry has struggled to fully rebound.

Rising operational costs and a lack of tourism, have made the business increasingly difficult to sustain.Last year, California’s Great America, a Silicon Valley park operated by Six Flags Entertainment, had to cut its workforce and shorten its season.

Even theme park giants like Disneyland are seeing slight downturns in attendance.Disney executives previously said its U.S.

theme parks saw a 1% drop in attendance compared with the prior year, which the company attributed to “continued softness” in international visitors.Disneyland’s Anaheim park also recently began offering $71 tickets to lure more local visitors.For parks like Fiesta Village, the rising costs of essentials like food ul...